Zeitz MOCAA Exhibition Explores Exile Through Multigenerational Dialogue
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa presents 'A Protea Is Not a Flower,' a multigenerational exhibition curated by Khanyi Mawhayi. The show features contemporary artists Lerato Shadi and Robin Rhode alongside historical figures Gerard Sekoto, Bessie Head, and Don Mattera. Inspired by Mattera's poem, it examines themes of exile, resilience, and identity through various media including painting, installation, photography, film, and murals. The exhibition runs from October 16, 2025, to November 15, 2026, at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town. It explores how displacement influences artistic creation and personal expression across different historical contexts.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from October 16, 2025 to November 15, 2026
- Features artists Lerato Shadi, Robin Rhode, Gerard Sekoto, Bessie Head, and Don Mattera
- Curated by Khanyi Mawhayi at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town
- Explores themes of exile, resilience, and identity through multiple art forms
- Inspired by Don Mattera's poem 'Protea...'
Entities
Artists
- Lerato Shadi
- Robin Rhode
- Gerard Sekoto
- Bessie Head
- Don Mattera
Institutions
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- Mellon Foundation
- BMW South Africa
Locations
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Berlin